Definition of ACCLAMATION

acclamation

Meanings

Plural: acclamations

Noun

  • enthusiastic approval
  • A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
  • The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
  • A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
  • An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

Origin / Etymology

* First attested in 1541.
* Borrowed from Latin acclāmātiō, acclāmātiōnis (“calling, exclamation, shout of approval”), from acclamo (“shout approval or disapproval of, shout out at”), from ad (“toward”) + clamo (“cry out”)
* Compare French acclamation.

Synonyms

acclaim, eclat, plaudit, plaudits, voice vote

Scrabble Score: 17

acclamation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acclamation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acclamation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

acclamation is a valid Words With Friends word